Multipersonal

Multipersonal is a term used in linguistics and philosophy to describe a phenomenon or concept that involves multiple distinct persons simultaneously. It can refer to situations where an individual's identity is fluid or shared, or where a group acts as a single, unified entity with a collective consciousness or agency. In some philosophical contexts, multipersonal refers to the idea that a single body might be inhabited by multiple selves or personalities, a concept explored in discussions of personal identity and consciousness.

In linguistics, multipersonal might describe grammatical structures or expressions that indicate a plurality of subjects or agents in a way that emphasizes their distinctness while also acknowledging their collective action. This contrasts with singular or simple plural constructions. The term is not as widely established as other linguistic or philosophical terms, and its usage can vary depending on the specific field or theoretical framework.

Further exploration of multipersonal concepts can be found in discussions of hive minds, collective intelligence, and dissociative identity disorder. However, it is important to distinguish between the theoretical or conceptual use of "multipersonal" and specific psychological or neurological conditions. The term broadly encompasses any situation where the boundaries of individual personhood become blurred or expanded to include multiple entities.